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December 3, 2017 | Pastor John Bayles | Prayers of St. Paul: To Fan the Flame of Your Calling - Part 2 | 2 Timothy 1:8-14
Prayers of St. Paul: To Fan the Flame of Your Calling | Part 2
2 Timothy 1:8-12
As before noted, Paul is writing to Timothy in Ephesus from a Roman prison. The tone from his first letter has changed dramatically. Paul has been in prison for up to 7 years. He has languished for this long time without any dramatic changes in his status. He has become weary and sick. There is trouble in Ephesus. Several of the elders and other preeminent persons have, in Paul’s absences begun to alter the message of the Gospel. This is not a hard thing to understand for the true nature of the Gospel is offensive. The Gospel’s message would be more acceptable if it were not for the need to admit ones utter sinfulness and the need for a Savior. This is highly true even for those who claim to be followers of he Way. From his own context of weakness, Paul draws from the calling he has received to stir up the calling in Timothy. What is the way to correction of error? Preach the Word with clarity and without compromise. Magnificent words for Timothy to hear and magnificent words for us today.
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